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Transparency is the
measure of the water clarity and how far down in the water column light is
able to penetrate. Generally,
the greater the transparency, the better the overall water quality. The minimum historical transparency
is very low and suggests that Pattee Pond has experienced algal blooms in
the past. Historically, there has been natural fluctuations in the
transparency, however the readings in Pattee Pond have been steadily
improving and the lake now enjoys a higher transparency than previously,
suggesting that the water quality has improved, which can be seen by
comparing our readings with those found in 1985. [Click for next slide]
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